SARAH EDWARDS
Burnley,UK
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with extensive expertise in newborn and infant care, child development, and establishing healthy routines. Proficient in school readiness and behaviour guidance using positive reinforcement, with a strong foundation in SEND knowledge and inclusive practice. Committed to safeguarding and child welfare, offering skills in meal preparation, healthy nutrition, and planning engaging educational activities. Adept at supporting emotional wellbeing and maintaining excellent communication with families. Known for being calm, organised, reliable, and experienced in international travel. Passionate about pupil engagement and peer mentoring with a focus on early years knowledge and special education support.
Overview
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Certification
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18
years of professional experience
Work history
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
St Paul's Primary School
Lancashire, Rawtenstall
2023.09 - Current
- Support children across Early Years and Key Stage One.
- Deliver targeted learning interventions for children with a range of additional needs.
- Work closely with teachers, parents and outside agencies.
- Promote children's confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
- Maintain excellent safeguarding standards.
- Build positive relationships through calm, consistent and nurturing support.
- Participated in teacher training sessions to keep abreast of educational trends and strategies.
- Contributed towards assessment marking; reducing workload for class teachers.
- Liaised with external agencies as part of multi-disciplinary teams supporting child welfare initiatives.
Private Nanny
Portland, USA
2020.05 - 2020.11
- Provided sole-charge care for a young child within the family home.
- Prepared healthy meals and snacks.
- Planned stimulating activities to encourage learning through play.
- Supported routines including meals, naps and preparation for kindergarten.
- Encouraged positive behaviour through praise, patience and consistency.
- Assisted with light household duties to support the family.
Paraeducator
Portland, USA
2018.09 - 2019.09
- Supported children's learning and wellbeing within a busy school environment.
- Supervised children safely during lessons and enrichment activities.
- Built excellent relationships with pupils, teachers and parents.
- Covered classes when required.
- Promoted inclusion and positive behaviour throughout the school day.
Kindergarten Class Teacher
Herzogenaurach Catholic Church
, Germany
2010.09 - 2014.06
- Helped establish a new bilingual kindergarten from the ground up.
- Planned daily learning experiences and routines.
- Supported children's emotional, social and educational development.
- Worked closely with parents through regular meetings.
- Organised school performances, celebrations and community events.
- Mentored work experience students and supported their professional development.
- Recorded child observations and communicated progress updates to parents.
- Attended staff meetings to communicate new ideas and teaching styles.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing classroom environment for children's holistic development.
Assistant Buyer
Aircelle Ltd
Lancashire
2008.02 - 2008.07
- Previous commercial role developing organisation, communication and planning skills that continue to benefit my professional childcare career.
Skills
- Newborn and infant care
- Child development
- Establishing healthy routines
- School readiness
- Behaviour guidance using positive reinforcement
- SEND knowledge and inclusive practice
- Safeguarding and child welfare
- Meal preparation and healthy nutrition
- Planning engaging educational activities
- Supporting emotional wellbeing
- Excellent communication with families
- Calm, organised and reliable
- International travel
- Pupil engagement
- Peer mentoring
- Early years knowledge
- Special education support
Certification
- Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
- CACHE Level 4 Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs and Disabilities (currently studying)
- Drawing and Talking Practitioner
- IPSEA SEND Law Training
- NCFE Level 2 Teaching Assistant
- OCR CLAIT Level 1
- German Language Studies
- Seven GCSEs (Grade C and above)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- British Passport
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Own Reliable Vehicle
- Good Working Proficiency in German
- Valid USA B Visa
- Available for international travel
- References available upon request
Languages
German
Beginner
Affiliations
- Cold water swimming, hiking and a great sense of adventure
Timeline
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
St Paul's Primary School
2023.09 - Current
Private Nanny
2020.05 - 2020.11
Paraeducator
2018.09 - 2019.09
Kindergarten Class Teacher
Herzogenaurach Catholic Church
2010.09 - 2014.06
Assistant Buyer
Aircelle Ltd
2008.02 - 2008.07